New Underwood School District 51-3


Summary:

The New Underwood School District 51-3 in South Dakota consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of strengths and areas for improvement across the district.

New Underwood High School - 01 stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, but its performance on standardized tests has declined in recent years. In contrast, New Underwood Elementary - 02 has shown improvement on standardized tests, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades, though 5th-grade scores lag behind. The New Underwood Middle School - 04 has a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the other schools.

Across the district, there are some equity concerns, with the elementary school having a higher free and reduced lunch rate than the high school. Additionally, the spending per student and student-teacher ratios vary between the schools, suggesting the need for a closer examination of resource allocation. The district should focus on addressing specific areas of weakness at each grade level to improve overall academic performance and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.

District Detail

 300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761

 (605) 754-6485

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 126 South Dakota districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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